East Memphis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Memphis
Popular places to visit
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Catch an event at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium during your trip to Memphis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Memphis Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Memphis Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Children's Museum of Memphis
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Memphis during your travels to Memphis. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Memphis Museum of Science & History
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Memphis Museum of Science & History during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Audubon Park
After visiting Audubon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour
Our pick of the best East Memphis Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
Room was fun and well appointed.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hu. Hotel
Very nice hotel!!! One of the best ones i've been to in a while. Nice, clean rooms!!! Oh and the penthouse has a bar.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Guest House at Graceland
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
Staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Memphis Riverline Hotel
We had a nice time staying here, easy to Uber to Beale street. The hotel staff were great. Great service at the bar/restaurant. The valet parking was very easy and we could see our vehicle from the lobby. The old elevator was really cool, however; we did get stuck for a brief moment as the doors ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
The internet was just fine the staff was great I did not get to utilize the pool though I'm going to try and do something with my next time there which I'll be checking in today
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Memphis
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper-Young Historic District is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Central Gardens
Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.
Evergreen
While Evergreen isn't home to many top sights, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Midtown
Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.
Crosstown
When in Crosstown, you can plan a visit to Minglewood Hall and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
